The Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings game will take place on Sunday, January 5, 2024, at 8:30 PM ET, at Chase Center. The Warriors are currently ninth in the Western Conference with a 17-16 record. They’ve struggled lately, winning just four of their last 10 games, but recently defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105.
The Kings sit 12th in the West at 16-19 and are on a three-game winning streak, including a 138-133 win over the second-place Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors lead the all-time regular-season series 217-195 in their 412 meetings with Sacramento.
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings: Prediction
The Warriors average 112.3 points per game, ranking 13th in the league, and allow 110.4 points on defense, ranking ninth. They lead the league in rebounds, pulling down 47.2 per game, though they allow 45.4 rebounds, which is among the worst in the NBA. The Warriors rank fifth in three-pointers made, hitting 15.0 per game, but their 36.5% shooting from beyond the arc puts them in the middle of the pack at 15th.
The Kings score 115.4 points per game, ranking ninth, but allow 114.1 points, placing them 20th defensively. Sacramento ranks 17th in rebounds per game with 43.7, and they give up 42.6, ranking seventh in that category. The Kings make 12.1 three-pointers per game, but their 34.2% shooting from deep ranks 22nd in the league.
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Golden State Warriors
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PG Dennis Schroder
SG Buddy Hield
SF Moses Moody
PF Draymond Green
C Trayce Jackson-Davis
Sacramento Kings
PG De’Aaron Fox
SG Malik Monk
SF DeMar DeRozan
PF Trey Lyles
C Domantas Sabonis
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings: Injuries Update
Warriors’ Stephen Curry is out with a knee injury, and Brandin Podziemski is out due to an abdominal issue. Gary Payton is also out with a calf injury, while Andrew Wiggins is questionable due to a hamstring problem. The Kings only have Keegan Murray listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
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